The Kent Health Department provides numerous public health-related services to the citizens of Kent, Ohio. These services include annual licensing and inspection of restaurants, vending machines, public swimming pools, tattoo and body piercing establishments, sanitation vehicles and multiple-use housing.

The Health Department is also responsible for Vital Statistics, sponsoring a monthly children's immunization program, school inspections, administering the city's mosquito control program and investigating animal bites & nuisance complaints.